Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis
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| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) 2 | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| ARTS 1316 | Drawing | 3 |
| ARTS 1303 | Art History Survey I 2 | 3 |
| Major: Foundation Theatre-Design and Technology Emphasis | ||
| THEA 1115 | Tech Build Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1116 | Costume Crew | 1 |
| THEA 1117 | Management Crew | 1 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Intro to Scenic Technology | ||
| Intro to Lighting Technology | ||
| Intro to Costume Technology | ||
or THEA 3335 | Costume Construction | |
| THEA 1364 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| THEA 2367 | Play Analysis | 3 |
| THEA 3360 | History Of The Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 4360 | History Of The Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | Directing I 3 | 3 |
| Theatre Block Courses | ||
| The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process. | ||
| Select one of the following not taken for credit above | 3 | |
| Intro to Scenic Technology | ||
| Intro to Lighting Technology | ||
| Intro to Costume Technology | ||
or THEA 3335 | Costume Construction | |
| THEA 2359 | Hand Drafting in Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3332 | Computer Rendering for Theatre | 3 |
| THEA 3334 | Stage Costume Design | 3 |
| THEA 3336 | Scenic Design | 3 |
| or THEA 4330 | Advanced Scenic Design | |
| THEA 3337 | History Of Costume | 3 |
| THEA 3362 | Lighting and Sound Design | 3 |
| or THEA 4361 | Stage Lighting | |
| THEA 4365 | Portfolio Development | 3 |
| THEA 4093 | Theatre Internship | 3 |
| Major: Prescribed Electives 4 | ||
| Theatre Electives | 21 | |
| Minor: Not Required 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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Also meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). If utilized for this purpose, additional elective hours in theatre may be taken to fulfill the 120 hours required for the degree.
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The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process.
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Theatre electives; at least 15 hours must be upper level.
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A minor is not required for this degree program; however, a student has the option to add a minor, but to do so, additional semester credit hours may be needed above the degree program’s stated total semester credit hours.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
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| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area I | 3 | Component Area I | 3 |
| Component Area II1 | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component Area IX | 1 | THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 |
| THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 | THEA 1330, 1331, 1332, 3335, or 3335 | 3 |
| THEA 1330, 1331, 1332, or 33352 | 3 | THEA 23592 | 3 |
| THEA 1364 | 3 | THEA 2367 | 3 |
| 14 | 17 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VI | 3 | Component Area III | 4 |
| Component area VIII | 3 | Component Area VI | 3 |
| Component Area IX | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| THEA 1115, 1116, or 1117 | 1 | Theatre Electives3 | 3 |
| THEA 1330, 1331, 1332, or 33352 | 3 | THEA 33342 | 3 |
| THEA 33372 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area IV | 3 | Component Area VII | 3 |
| ARTS 1316 | 3 | ARTS 13034 | 3 |
| THEA 33322 | 3 | Advanced Theatre Electives3 | 9 |
| THEA 3336 or 43302 | 3 | ||
| THEA 3362 or 43612 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| THEA 3360 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| THEA 43652 | 3 | THEA 4360 | 3 |
| THEA 4366 | 3 | Advanced Theatre Electives3 | 6 |
| THEA 40932 | 3 | ||
| Theatre Electives3 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
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The following courses are restricted until after the successful completion of the program-specific audition / portfolio and interview process.
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Theatre electives; at least 15 hours must be upper level.
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ARTS 1303 also meets the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area V (Creative Arts). If the course is utilized in this way, additional electives in theatre may be taken to fulfill the 120 hours required for the degree.
Notes
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum overall GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.
Students must earn a 2.5 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.
Students must meet a 2.75 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BFA in Theatre - Design and Technology Emphasis is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Creative problem solving taking into account history, practical application, and personnel.
- Present ideas and solutions verbally to others.
- Practical skills in carpentry, electricity, and sewing - from beginning to advanced. Advanced skills are dependent on the area(s) in which the student specialized. Able to read ground plans. Capability to create original designs in at least one area of emphasis that can be produced by a theatre.
- Work as a team member to solve a variety of problems.
- Adaptability to guarantee that a job is done on time - meeting deadline is a must.
